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Woman says she was injured at Cliffside Inn
SHEPHERDSTOWN -– A Jefferson County woman has filed suit against Cliffside Inn, alleging she was injured while visiting the business.
Cabell woman wins lawyer's free divorce contest
Webb CHARLESTON – Michelle Brock has won a free divorce contest the Webb Law Firm gives away annually on Valentine's Day.
Coal industry gets boost from appeals court ruling
RICHMOND -- In a blow to environmentalists and a huge victory for the coal mining industry, a federal appeals court recently overturned a lower court's ruling that called for more extensive environmental review of mountaintop removal sites.
Manchin's general counsel ready for new challenges
Deem CHARLESTON -- Jonathan Deem is ready to face new challenges in his upcoming promotion as general counsel for Gov. Joe Manchin.
DHHR focus of federal class action suit
CHARLESTON – A child who was diagnosed with a hearing impairment was deprived treatment by a hearing specialist because the treatment was not covered by the West Virginia Medicaid Basic Health Plan.
Morgantown attorney helps host group of Afghan women lawyers
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets Parween Sultany Mascari, a Jackson Kelly attorney in the firm's Morgantown office, during a recent visit to Washington, D.C. Sultany Mascari was there to help host a visiting delegation of 14 prominent Afghan women judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys. (Courtesy photo) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Bombs are set off in their front yards. Their children cannot go to school because it is too dangerous.
Woman says Moorefield officer sexually assaulted her
ELKINS -- A Monongalia and Grant County dual citizen is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages after she claims a Moorefield police officer sexually assaulted her during a traffic stop.
AG's office says Tax officials can monitor raffle slots
McGraw CHARLESTON -– Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office has ruled State Tax Department officials have legal authority to monitor and crack down on illegal raffle slot machines in the state.
Frito-Lay gender discrimination suit moved to federal court
HUNTINGTON –- A Kentucky woman's lawsuit against Frito-Lay in which she alleges she was terminated because of gender discrimination has been moved to federal court.
Netflix, Wal-Mart targets of federal class action case
CHARLESTON –- West Virginia has joined a series of class action lawsuits filed across the country against Netflix and Wal-Mart that allege the two companies conspired to raise prices and to eliminate competition in the DVD sales and online rental market.
Justices won't hear appeal of Dunbar mayor
CHARLESTON -- The state Supreme Court has opted not to hear an appeal of former Dunbar Mayor Roger Wolfe.
Raleigh woman says wrongly fired her from MSHA job
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County woman alleges she was terminated from her job as a maid at the Mine Safety and Health Administration after attempting to bring awareness to illegal practices.
Sears seeks to have slip-and-fall case dismissed
BLUEFIELD –- Sears claims the federal court should dismiss a suit against it in which a woman is seeking more than $1 million after she claims she slipped and fell in a Kmart store.
Seth, Prenter residents file suits against coal companies over water
MADISON –- At least 45 Seth and Prenter residents have filed complaints in Boone Circuit Court against eight coal companies, claiming they face serious health problems after their water supply was allegedly contaminated due to nearby mining operations.
New board chair says Brickstreet soon might expand to other states
Flaherty CHARLESTON -- Under newly elected Board of Directors Chairman Thomas Flaherty, BrickStreet soon might find itself expanding to serve customers in other states.
B&B owner says her license, permit were wrongly revoked
WHEELING –- The owner of a Weirton bed and breakfast says her business license and zoning permit were unfairly revoked after city officials discovered a Web site in which she solicited business to homosexuals and those who led "alternative lifestyles."
Charleston attorney offering free divorce for Valentine's Day
Webb CHARLESTON -- To most people, Feb. 14 represents a chance to give flowers, candy or maybe even a ring to that special someone. But to Charleston lawyer Rusty Webb, the day brings a chance to offer a free divorce.
Man sues Lowe's, claiming he was wrongly fired
CLARKSBURG -- A man who claims he was fired for taking too many days off work due to health problems is seeking to recover his employment at Lowe's.
Consol claims Bluestone Coal hasn't paid rent in months
BLUEFIELD -- Consolidation Coal Company has filed a federal suit against Bluestone Coal Company, alleging Bluestone has not paid its rent since October.
Company wants Steel of W.Va. suit moved to federal court
HUNTINGTON -– AMI G.E. has removed to federal court a suit Steel of West Virginia filed against it in which Steel of West Virginia claims it lost more than $500,000 in profits and in costs for repairs after a transformer at its plant failed.